Job summary
CAMHS Clinincal Specialist - Crisis Team role is suitable for Registered Nurses/Social Workers/ Occupational Therapist or equivalent who have experience in CAMHS or risk assessment work.
They are expected to form a close working relationship with peers, Clinical Service Lead and other professionals.
The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Trust and their registering body. You will be a positive role model to other members of the team through the practice of evidence-based care. You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision.
Your professional and personal development will include further throughout this role .
Main duties of the job
Screening of referrals
Carrying out mental health crisis assessments independently
Assessing and managing risk
Working collaboratively with the team and allied health professionals within the network including Primary Health Care, Social Care and educational establishments.
About us
The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe crisis
care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence
As a CAMHS Clinical Specialist (Fixed Term to August 2024) you will
support the Clinical Service Lead and peers to promote and develop
excellent clinical practice. You will be a positive role model to peers in the
team through the practice of evidence-based care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess and manage young people presenting at Croydon University Hospital in mental health crisis and their families, carers, and related professionals
To co-ordinate and deliver discharge planning and follow up appointments alongside CAMHS colleagues of individualised care for adolescents and their families and evaluate these programmes, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with national guidelines and Trust policy.
To develop and maintain appropriate relationships with young people and their families/carers.
To work as part of the young persons professional network, keeping them
informed of developments, changes in risk status and promoting multi-agency
collaboration. Liaising with Childrens Specialist Services, educational
services, independent sector mental health providers, Social Care and
counsellors and any other professional related to the childcare.
To involve the young person, and as appropriate, their families/carers in
delivering programmes of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess and manage young people presenting at Croydon University Hospital in mental health crisis and their families, carers, and related professionals
To co-ordinate and deliver discharge planning and follow up appointments alongside CAMHS colleagues of individualised care for adolescents and their families and evaluate these programmes, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with national guidelines and Trust policy.
To develop and maintain appropriate relationships with young people and their families/carers.
To work as part of the young persons professional network, keeping them
informed of developments, changes in risk status and promoting multi-agency
collaboration. Liaising with Childrens Specialist Services, educational
services, independent sector mental health providers, Social Care and
counsellors and any other professional related to the childcare.
To involve the young person, and as appropriate, their families/carers in
delivering programmes of care.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered General Nurse and/or Registered Mental Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disability Nurse
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working in CAMHS / acute setting
- Experience of research-based / reflective practice.
- Significant relevant clinical experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience as a preceptor / mentor
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of adult and child safeguarding
- Knowledge of mental health legislation and of the practical application of Mental Health law.
Desirable
- Experience of taking responsibility for a ward /clinical unit or service
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs
- Ability to supervise clinically
- Ability to manage a team
- Teaching ability
- Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations
- Approachable
- Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others.
- Loyal and able to advocate for and show pride in the work area and organisation.
- Forms very effective working relationships with colleagues.
- Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered General Nurse and/or Registered Mental Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disability Nurse
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working in CAMHS / acute setting
- Experience of research-based / reflective practice.
- Significant relevant clinical experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience as a preceptor / mentor
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of adult and child safeguarding
- Knowledge of mental health legislation and of the practical application of Mental Health law.
Desirable
- Experience of taking responsibility for a ward /clinical unit or service
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs
- Ability to supervise clinically
- Ability to manage a team
- Teaching ability
- Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations
- Approachable
- Self-aware, self-confident and intrinsically motivated to do a good job and to motivate others.
- Loyal and able to advocate for and show pride in the work area and organisation.
- Forms very effective working relationships with colleagues.
- Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
